haftorah

/ˈhɑːftɔːrɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a section of the Hebrew Bible read in a Jewish service after the reading of the Torah

“The congregation listened intently to the haftorah, searching for hidden meanings.”

2. noun

the final section of a Jewish service, consisting of a selection from the prophets

“The evening service ended with a beautiful haftorah, a poignant message of hope.”

Synonyms

  • Prophetic reading
  • Torah reading

Antonyms

  • Torah